In October of 1904, the Chattanooga Mocs played their first intercollegiate football game. 111 years later, the program has seen an abundance of talent – both from our hometown and from across the nation –…

What does it take to have a great high school football stadium? The factors are endless – a storied history, a winning tradition, boisterous fans, community backing, and more. We’re lucky to have top-notch places to enjoy…

Football rivalries: families have been divided, friends have been lost, pranks have gone awry, and the memories last a lifetime. Need we say more? What follows is a look into the most notable and most…

Over the years, a spirited debate continues: North Georgia or Southeast Tennessee/Chattanooga – who has and has had the strongest high school football teams and top players? While this question will never be answered with…

It’s Unanimous! Through 1946 in Georgia and 1968 in Tennessee, state championship teams were determined by a team’s win-loss record and strength of schedule and chosen by the writers of AP, UPI and Litkenhous. Selections…

Over the years, the Chattanooga area has been home to high school football players who went on to become standouts in college and professional leagues. The likes of Reggie White, John Hannah, Steve Sloan, Jimmy…

By Maria Oldham Frequently referred to as the “the field general,” the quarterback is often the player who is not only a leader on the team but an outstanding athlete that can make split-second decisions…

1.E.B. “Red” Etter School: Central, 27 years (’43-’69), Baylor 14 years (‘70-‘83) Career Record: 324-102-12 Legendary high school football coach E.B. “Red” Etter is, by most accounts, the all-time best football coach in local high…

By Mike Haskew There are few names in Tennessee sports history which illicit as much laughter, inspiration, and fond memories than Stump Martin. Marvin Taylor Martin, Jr., affectionately dubbed “Stump,” is a staple in local…

By Hannah Vanbiber Over the last five decades, the Chattanooga area has been home to exceptional high school football athletes. Men and women have fond memories of great rivalries, unforgettable games and their favorite high…

By B.B. Branton The year 1962 is sometimes called the “Greatest Year Ever” for high school football in the Chattanooga area. Unlike any year before or since, four local teams – Brainerd, Chattanooga Central, Howard…

by b.b. Branton An undefeated season is every coach’s goal, but string together multiple perfect football seasons with a championship or two thrown in and you have victory streaks for the history books. Spanning the…